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In a large and archipelagic country like Indonesia, foreign direct investment spillover is realized at the local level but not at the…

Tax revenues are one of the most important drivers of economic growth and development, particularly in developing economies.

Municipal bonds are an innovative external source of financing for strengthening the financial sustainability of cities—one of the main…

The combined effect of remittance inflows and institutional quality may have a dampening effect on long-term economic growth.

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Government financial aid is associated with a lower probability of a decline in family business income and a higher probability of…

Tax systems and policies in the Asia and Pacific region contribute to—or hinder—gender equality in several socioeconomic dimensions,…

Today, the People's Republic of China has more wastewater treatment capacity than any other country in the world.

A fiscal deficit is a typical phenomenon not only during wartime or recession but also during peacetime or expansion.